Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?
About Electro-Optic MaterialsPower in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors – enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to new markets, we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.What you will be doing- You will ensure safety excellence in the IR Solutions department
- You will direct and coordinate activities of multi-shift operation for the manufacture of Gasir and Germanium optical lenses and assemblies within IR Solutions with a focus on cost, yield, productivity, staffing, quality, inventory and SAP master data accuracy.
- You will focus on cost, yield, productivity, staffing, quality, inventory and SAP maste data accuracy within IR Solutions
- You will be the point of contact for the Global Sales team for order management to determine lead times and production location (USA and/or France)
- You will maintain and update the costing model used for product valorization and customer quotes
- You will organize and oversee a lean and continuous improvement culture by directing the team to reach BU goals and assist in implementing manufacturing excellence concepts
- You will support Director of Operations by utilization of ERP system to follow up on global operation in support of inventory goals, production strategy, utilization of equipment in both plants and ensuring on time quality product targets
- You will support Director of Operations in ensuring production sites work to balance operational efficiency, development projects and technology transfers to work as one common plant in accordance with operational strategies defined
- A Bachelor degree in technical discipline with 5-years' leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or can demonstrate minimum of 10- years' leadership experience in manufacturing environment
- You have a basic knowledge of chemistry, mechanics and electricity to understand fundamentals of equipment and processes
- You have knowledge and experience in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems along with Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing
- You have proficient computer skills, SAP experience a plus
- You have intercultural business skills; ability to direct multi-functional departments
- You are creative and decisive in problem solving
- You have an open personality, you are a relationship builder, and you nurture partnerships
- You are a true team player with a habit of open and transparent communication
- You are an excellent communicator with good oral and written presentation skills
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world- leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
Umicore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.